Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
Holy f**k a duck!
Yes Andy, great to see.
Yes Andy, great to see.
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The life of... SharkyUK's Trophy
massiveCoRbyn
ClioSport Club Member
Several
Great stuff, really happy for you 
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Hahaha, cheers mate!
A few minor bits 'n' bobs to sort but it is largely there now. Finally!
P**s off - don't even go there mate!Looks like the airbag is still rotting away in Somerset somewhere mate.
I would LOVE to visit... Diego.
Seriously, more than happy to take a trip over to visit, check out the Flexus and to say hello to the phantom farter that is Diego.
Thanks fella - appreciate it.Great stuff, really happy for you
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Excellent news. Excellent news indeed.
Such great news seeing these photos Andy. Really happy for you!
F31 35d, Berlingo Na
Great news Andy!!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Sure is mate. I can't wait for the Trophy Welsh Weekender in September! I've been to every single one, but this will be the first time I've actually driven it in my own Trophy!
Cheers Slim! Keep up the great work fella, you're smashing it.
Hahaha, cheers fella!
It does? I got it from some cowboy in the southwest...That engine looks familiar
Great news mate looking forward to bringing the cup over and catching up .
Joking aside, the engine seems absolutely fine mate. It just needs a tank of fresh fuel and a set of new injectors.Yes, bring the Cup over and I'll take you out for a spin in the... Abarth! If her indoors will let me.
I know a few roads that both your Cup and my Trophy will enjoy...Cheers Chris. The question is... which car do I take to CSF?
Thanks Paul, see you at the Weekender...Fantastic news Andy
I know, about bl00dy time. I might take it to Mamhilad this year!
It's a strong possibility mate. That said, there are some great driving roads on the way up and the Porker loved them last year so... If my missus is free that weekend then we will probably bring both along. Failing that, it's a toss of the coin.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
If only it had been that simple! [emoji23][emoji1787]
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
It is a standard engine isn't it?
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
The engine that has now gone in is standard, yes. It hasn't just been the engine though. Folks have assumed it has just been an engine build but it was a bit more than that. Most of the car has been affected in some way and to get it back with so many parts missing has been a pain to sort out.
Did you buy a whole other car and swap parts into the trophy?
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
How do you mean sorry, like custom bits and stuff?
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Wow - the phoenix of a Clio rises again!
Seriously - this car must be on the verge of becoming an urban legend with what its been through!
Seriously - this car must be on the verge of becoming an urban legend with what its been through!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
No mate - no donor car(s). It's just been a case of identifying what's missing, what's needed, find and buy the relevant bits (preferably new depending on cost and/or condition of secondhand parts). A lot of parts are no longer available (it is a 15 year-old car) which makes it a bit more of a pain. Trying to keep the cost balance sensible as I'm reluctant to spend much more on it other than is what absolutely necessary to get it back to standard.
Yeah, custom bits and trying out a few new things (which, obviously, never happened). No disrespect fella but I'm not going back over the story!
Pretty much sums it up!
I'm not sure about being an urban legend but it might well become a burnt-out crisp at the first sign of trouble in the future!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Thank you mate - we got there in the end!
The last few remaining parts are on their way, it's practically drive-able (although a bit loud without the exhaust fitted and no airbox) so it won't be too long now. Mick is moving workshop towards the end of the month but it should not impact too badly at all in terms of finishing off the car. The fact that Mick intends to drive my Trophy from the old workshop to his new one suggests it is pretty close now...
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
March 2020 - Update #2
Getting closer...
Getting closer...
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
April 2020 - Update
It seems as though everything is conspiring against me in terms of trying to get #165 home...! Of course, there are more urgent and serious matters to deal with at the moment but I am happy to report that Le Clio B*stard Rouge is alive and well. The lock-down has meant that we aren't fully over the finishing line yet but we have half of a leading big-toe across it. The engine appears strong, the gearbox is good and it drives beautifully.
Unfortunately, more expenditure is needed due to the secondhand exhaust and cat I bought being battered and unfit for purpose. The cat has been hollowed out for a start. Really useful come MOT time. Hence, a full 182 exhaust system is needed as soon as lock-down is lifted. Other than that it is minor things - new brake discs and pads, new wheel bearings, changes to the clock to reflect the true mileage and then MOT time. A new bonnet will be bought as I want rid of the AeroCatch quick release fittings now that the car is back to standard.
So close, so close.
It seems as though everything is conspiring against me in terms of trying to get #165 home...! Of course, there are more urgent and serious matters to deal with at the moment but I am happy to report that Le Clio B*stard Rouge is alive and well. The lock-down has meant that we aren't fully over the finishing line yet but we have half of a leading big-toe across it. The engine appears strong, the gearbox is good and it drives beautifully.
Unfortunately, more expenditure is needed due to the secondhand exhaust and cat I bought being battered and unfit for purpose. The cat has been hollowed out for a start. Really useful come MOT time. Hence, a full 182 exhaust system is needed as soon as lock-down is lifted. Other than that it is minor things - new brake discs and pads, new wheel bearings, changes to the clock to reflect the true mileage and then MOT time. A new bonnet will be bought as I want rid of the AeroCatch quick release fittings now that the car is back to standard.
So close, so close.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
It is a minor thing in the scheme of things. You can still get them new from Renault for a hundred something quid (I think) so might as well get it done.
How you planning to get the mileage sorted, I've tried 3 different guys who do mileage correction and they've all said no, one said he could do it but it might cause other issues so doesn't want to risk it!
Tried to find one with close mileage second hand but that's been a pain tbh, most arrive wrong miles, damagrd or "modified" with blacked out airbag lights etc
Tried to find one with close mileage second hand but that's been a pain tbh, most arrive wrong miles, damagrd or "modified" with blacked out airbag lights etc
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
No mate - everything has come to a complete halt due to lockdown. There's not much that can be done at the moment unfortunately.
I'm relying on my Mick-anic to sort it - he knows, and has used, a guy for this sort of thing before. As things are currently at a standstill I'm afraid I don't have any more information right now.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
July 2020 - Update
As things are starting to get back towards something resembling normal (or the 'new' normal) I'm happy to be able to post up another little update...
It has been a long, tiring and expensive journey. Alas, a journey that finally seems to be coming to an end. Had the world not gone batsh!t crazy due to the 'Rona then I feel that Le Clio B'stard Rouge would already be home. That is not quite the case yet, but it's oh so close.
During a 420 mile roadtrip the other day I dropped off a few parts for Mick at Diamond Motors. Another step closer to completion! I was also able to experience, firsthand, the car running. Hallelujah! I've not driven it since late 2014 / early 2015 and I've only seen it a handful of times since... yet seem to have accrued some 120,000 miles from somewhere. I'm incredibly excited to be getting it back in the very near future and I am happy to report that it goes well, pulls well and stops like crap. I'm not so happy about the crap brakes bit but am grateful that Mick was able to confirm the crap-ness of the brakes as he despondently sailed past the junction that he had fully intended on taking moments earlier... 😂 Hopefully the brake kit I dropped off will help remedy that one! I can't even remember if this is the 4th or 5th engine (and similar for gearboxes) but it seems - touch wood - I may have finally lucked-out with this setup. Here's hoping.
I fear there are going to be arguments over who gets to wear the 'T44PHY' plate...
As things are starting to get back towards something resembling normal (or the 'new' normal) I'm happy to be able to post up another little update...
It has been a long, tiring and expensive journey. Alas, a journey that finally seems to be coming to an end. Had the world not gone batsh!t crazy due to the 'Rona then I feel that Le Clio B'stard Rouge would already be home. That is not quite the case yet, but it's oh so close.
During a 420 mile roadtrip the other day I dropped off a few parts for Mick at Diamond Motors. Another step closer to completion! I was also able to experience, firsthand, the car running. Hallelujah! I've not driven it since late 2014 / early 2015 and I've only seen it a handful of times since... yet seem to have accrued some 120,000 miles from somewhere. I'm incredibly excited to be getting it back in the very near future and I am happy to report that it goes well, pulls well and stops like crap. I'm not so happy about the crap brakes bit but am grateful that Mick was able to confirm the crap-ness of the brakes as he despondently sailed past the junction that he had fully intended on taking moments earlier... 😂 Hopefully the brake kit I dropped off will help remedy that one! I can't even remember if this is the 4th or 5th engine (and similar for gearboxes) but it seems - touch wood - I may have finally lucked-out with this setup. Here's hoping.
I fear there are going to be arguments over who gets to wear the 'T44PHY' plate...
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Come on, let's be honest... it hasn't exactly seen much in the way of UV or sunlight recently...
Cheers Marc! I'm not going to lie... you've sold me a cracking engine by the looks of it fella. 60-odd thousand miles and it's a strong 'un!
Thank you mate. At first glance it's hard to tell which is bin and which is car... damn those Capsicum Red and Guards Red Biffa bins.
The new exhaust is the last 'big' item really... and an Orbisoud has come up for sale. I am struggling to justify the cost though as I'm done spending big on it. Especially when I still have to pay the bill for the work I've had done.I have nothing to add. Git.
